To receive US federal funding, your institution must be actively registered in SAM.gov with assigned NCAGE code and DUNS number.
- NCAGE: The NATO Commercial and Government Entity (NCAGE) code is a 5-digit alphanumeric code issued by a NATO representative.
- DUNS: The DUNS number is a 9-digit numeric code issued by the commercial company Dun & Bradstreet which is available free of charge.
- SAM: The System for Award Management (www.sam.gov) is a centralized registration database for all institutions working with the US Government.
The attached guide will help you verify your institution's status, and assist your institution's administrative office in registering or updating its registration, if necessary. Let us know if additional assistance is needed.
Note: A grant or contract cannot be awarded unless your institution is actively registered. To meet expenditure requirements, intended funding for your project may be steered elsewhere if there are significant delays. Don't let this happen to you!